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JAMDA

May 24, 2016

The Effects of Blood Transfusion on Delirium Incidence

Both anemia and blood transfusion could be precipitating factors for delirium; hence in postoperative patients with anemia at high risk for delirium, it is controversial whether transfusion is the best option. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of anemia and delirium and the role of bl...
JAMDA

May 24, 2016

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care: Metrics and Risk Adjustment

An antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) has been recommended for long-term care facilities because of the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance in this setting to improve prescribing and decrease adverse events. Recommendations have been made for the components of such a program, but there is litt...